The digital revolution is having a twofold impact on adult learning: it is changing the world of work, and therefore the competences that workers should develop, and it is redesigning the way learning takes place. As the COVID-19 emergency has shown, the increased use of digital technologies risks to further exclude vulnerable citizens from their lifelong learning journeys: to balance this risk and to enjoy the full impact of the digital revolution, it is time to act by fostering digitally inclusive approaches. The Digital Inclusion Summit will shape collectively a framework of action, inspired by good practices across the globe and provide you with the necessary tools and practices in order not to leave anyone behind through digital technologies.

Digital inclusion is not about hardware or software, it is about leveraging a different mindset, which embraces cultural and cognitive diversity to the fullest, and which is part of a larger digital ecosystem. COVID-19 has shown the amazing potential of digital solutions for lifelong learning and employability, but has also confirmed that an increased use of digital technologies can exclude vulnerable citizens. This event aims, through a marathon of conversations, interactions and networked collaborations, to reach a comprehensive view on this complex issue.

• Co-create a comprehensive framework of action that systematically integrates the digital inclusion dimension in the world of lifelong learning
• Get inspired by innovative, impactful and transferable practices from across the globe and learn from experts in the field how to design successful digital inclusion interventions
• Build a reflective community of practice where knowledge exchange creates unique learning opportunities for professionals with an interest in digital inclusion for lifelong learning.

• Individuals (grassroots practitioners, researchers, experts) who want to learn about latest developments and best practices in the field 
• Organisations (training providers, NGOs, etc) which want to upgrade their strategy and capacity to implement digital inclusion initiatives
• Policy-makers dealing with social and digital inclusion through lifelong learning, who want to discuss the best ways to approach complex digital inclusion issues

***A limited number of fellowships are available. To receive information, please inquire early.***

A two-day learning event with different learning tracks across the following five themes: 

• Access for all: connectivity and devices as a preconditions for digital inclusion
• Critical Digital Literacy: competences and confidence to use digital technologies effectively, critically and safely;
• Digital empowerment: digital services and contents to improve education and employment
• Disruptive technologies for inclusion
• New inclusive pedagogies
• Enabling environments to promote digital inclusion (Policy, legal and regulatory environment)

During the learning event participants will be able to know about successful initiatives and to discuss with digital inclusion experts and leaders about the best strategies to make their learning initiatives more inclusive.

A one-day Digital Inclusion Knowledge fair on 9 July to discover global digital inclusion practices.

Participants at the virtual fair will:

• Browse the fair hall and meet the changemakers at the digital inclusion booths
• Interact in real-time through live chats, audio calls, and video sessions
• Explore exclusive resources and directly download digital tools for your use
• Connect with a global network of thinkers and creators from the comfort of your home